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Position Summary:The Development & Marketing Associate will support the schools advancement efforts, focusing on fundraising operations, donor stewardship, marketing support, and event coordination. This role requires a flexible, detail-oriented team player who is eager to assist the Director of Advancement across a wide range of projects in development, marketing, and communications.

This position blends administrative, creative, and technical skills to help advance the schools mission and deepen engagement with families, donors, and the community.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising & Donor Support

Assist in coordinating Annual Fund campaigns, giving days, and other

fundraising initiatives

Support donor stewardship, including preparing acknowledgment

letters and helping with personalized outreach

Conduct donor prospect research and assist with tracking engagement

Marketing & Communications Support

Maintain and regularly update the schools website and giving pages,

ensuring content is accurate, timely, and aligned with branding

Assist with social media scheduling, email marketing, and digital

storytelling efforts

Support creation and editing of marketing materials, including

flyers, postcards, and event signage

Help manage the schools photo archive and visual assets

Event Coordination

Assist in planning and executing development and community events,

including donor receptions, fundraisers, and school-wide celebrations

Coordinate event logistics such as invitations, RSVPs, signage,

materials, and post-event follow-up

Database & Administrative Support

Maintain donor and gift records in the schools database (e.g.,

Blackbaud)

Generate reports and assist with reconciliation in partnership with

the Business Office

Support gift entry, list management, and data integrity

General Support & Flexibility

Provide administrative and project support to the Director of

Advancement

Adapt to shifting priorities and assist with a variety of

advancement and marketing initiatives

Take on special projects as needed to help meet strategic goals

Participate in school-wide events and represent the Advancement

Office with professionalism and warmth

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree preferred, or equivalent experience in nonprofit

advancement, marketing, communications, or education

Strong writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills

Experience with websites, digital content management systems, and

email platforms (e.g., Finalsite, Mailchimp, Canva, etc.)

Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to

detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with donor

databases a plus

Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a

fast-paced environment

A flexible mindset and commitment to the mission of The Independent

School

If you are interested please send your resume and cover letter to jessica.stong@theindependentschool.com

The Independent School Inc

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